How Many People Are Named Marilu?

Complete statistics for the name Marilu: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marilu
Very Rare
Spanish

Marilu is a unique name with roots in Spanish, making it very rare among American names. Only 1,964 people named Marilu live in the US today, which means 1 in 168,038 Americans share this name. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 55 births.

~1,964
Living in US
1 in 168,038
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Maria
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Charismatic Innovative Passionate
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,901
Worldwide Bearers
#11,739
Global Rank
🇨🇱 Chile
721
🇧🇴 Bolivia
641
🇨🇺 Cuba
528
🇵🇭 Philippines
497
🇦🇷 Argentina
426
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
340
🇺🇾 Uruguay
299
🇮🇹 Italy
258
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇪🇸 Spain
190

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,964 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
627
Would be under 30 (28%)
1,010
Would be 30–60 (45%)
626
Would be over 60 (28%)

All 2,263 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
66
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marilu Through the Generations

Marilu has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1991, reflecting a shift away from the name's once-popular status. Today, people named Marilu are predominantly middle-aged, with 44% falling within the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, the name's usage spans across generations, with 28% of Marilus being under 30 and another 28% over 60, indicating a diverse age distribution.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 539
Texas 294
Illinois 79
New York 38
Florida 10
Michigan 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marilu's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Marilu

How Many People Have the Name Marilu?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,964 people in the United States currently share the name Marilu. That works out to roughly 1 in every 168,038 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marilu a Common or Rare Name?

Marilu is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marilu Mean?

Marilu means "creative variant of Maria" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marilu in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marilu Most Popular?

The name Marilu reached peak popularity in 1991, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marilu?

Approximately 1,964 people named Marilu live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,263. That works out to roughly 1 in 168,038 Americans.

Is Marilu a rare name?

Marilu is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 168,038 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marilu mean?

Marilu means "creative variant of Maria" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Marilu more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marilu are male and 100% are female.

When was Marilu most popular?

Marilu peaked in 1991 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,964
All-Time Births2,263
1 in X1 in 168,038
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1991
World Rank#11,739
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.